Goat Cheese and Basil Polenta

2 Ratings
2 Reviews

This delicious polenta dish has a texture similar to grits or mashed potatoes. The goat cheese gives it a slightly tart and extra creamy taste.

By Krista Ackerbloom Montgomery

Recipe by Cooking Light November 2014

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Credit: Randy Mayor; Styling: Claire Spollen

Recipe Summary

Yield:

Serves 4 (serving size: 3/4 cup)

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

3 cups water
1 cup dry polenta
3 ounces goat cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon kosher salt

Directions

Step 1
Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Gradually add polenta, stirring constantly with a whisk. Reduce heat to low; cook 7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in goat cheese, basil, pepper, and salt.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

204 calories; fat 4.5g; saturated fat 3.1g; sodium 198mg.

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daneanp

07/14/2016

Speaking as someone who isn't a huge fan of polenta in general, I really liked the flavors of this side dish. The consistency came out a little dry/clumpy but I think that is because I let it sit while I plated the rest of the meal instead of serving immediately.

Jot

11/18/2014

This was delicious. I only used 2oz of cheese and it was plenty. I could've eaten the whole thing!

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